How to pronounce janky
Say it like JAYNG-kee. Janky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAYNG).
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- JAYNG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Janky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of janky
American and British speakers say janky in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒeɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈdʒeɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAYNG-kee.
What does janky mean?
- Of poor quality.“It's barely holding together, it's so janky.”
- Strange, odd.
- Untrustworthy, disreputable.
- Unresponsive (of a software application’s user interface), sluggish.
Questions about saying janky
How do you pronounce janky?
Say JAYNG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒeɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈdʒeɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in janky?
Janky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAYNG). Broken into parts: JAYNG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say janky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒeɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈdʒeɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.